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Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
91
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 23 18 22 28 91
Los Angeles LakersLakers 26 30 31 24 111

After Action Report

The Lakers ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 111-91. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.